Softball Recap: Hanford Extends Home Winning Streak to Seven

Falcons

Margin (Wins)

03/22/25 vs Gonzaga Prep	17
03/22/25 vs Emerald Ridge	11
04/11/25 vs Walla Walla	10
04/11/25 vs Walla Walla	10
03/25/25 @ Hermiston	10

Ten must be Hanford's lucky number: they beat Walla Walla with that score not once but twice on Friday. The Falcons didn't even let the Blue Devils on the board, marking the Falcons' second-straight 10-0 shutout. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by nine runs or more this season.

Heidi Sweet made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, Kenzie Hofstad and Ava Whitish did most of the damage at the plate: Hofstad scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Whitish scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Whitish a new career-high in RBI (two). Neve Jimenez was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Hanford's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for Walla Walla, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.

Looking ahead, Hanford will challenge Richland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bombers will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Walla Walla, they will head out on the road to face off against Kamiakin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.